Greenwich Island in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

"Smokin' Joe" Frazier

January 12, 1944 - November 7, 2011

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2022

1. "Smokin' Joe" Frazier Marker

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Born in Beaufort, South Carolina, Joe Frazier moved to Philadelphia as a young man to work and train as a boxer. Known for his devastating left hook, he won the Olympic Gold Medal in the Heavyweight Division in Tokyo before turning professional. His nickname, Smokin' Joe, was developed by his trainer, Yancey Durham. His Hall of Fame career included world heavyweight title recognition for multiple years. His professional record was 32-4-1 with 27 knockouts. At the peak of his career, he was one of the most recognized international sports figures.

In addition to his boxing career, Frazier embraced his roles as father, mentor, and humanitarian. He embodied all of the qualities of a Philadelphia Fighter. His approach to life was captured in his favorite saying "Get the job done."

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports.

Location. 39° 54.276′ N, 75° 10.135′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is on Greenwich Island. Marker is at the intersection of Pattison Avenue and South 11th Street, on the left when traveling west on Pattison Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia PA 19148, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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marker. Veterans Stadium Liberty Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Phillies played at Veterans Stadium, 1971-2003. (about 400 feet away); Joe Brown (about 500 feet away); Connie Mack (about 600 feet away); Philadelphia Veterans Stadium (about 700 feet away); Veterans Stadium (about 700 feet away); Following the last out of the 2003 season… (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Stadium was home to the Eagles… (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

"Smokin' Joe" Frazier Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2022

2. "Smokin' Joe" Frazier Sculpture

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.